P UBLISHED F OR T HOSE S ERVING IN THE R EPUBLIC OF KOREA Oct.

13, 2006
Volume 4, Issue 49

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North K orea’s nuclear claims

Korea’s High Heel Hike
draw reactions from D.C., USFK
Korea Region Public Affairs this latest provocation by North Korea,
Special to The Morning Calm Weekly U.S. Forces Korea Commander Gen. B.
YONGSAN GARRISON — North B. Bell said the “seismic event” would
Korea reportedly conducted an have no impact on U.S. military forces
underground nuclear explosion earlier stationed on the peninsula.
this week, but U.S. officials have yet to In a “Bell Sends” dispatch to the
confirm the nature of the event. military community, Bell said despite the
“They have sold many missiles and North’s nuclear claims, USFK forces are
aspects of missiles to a number of “executing daily operations and
countries,” Pentagon spokesman Bryan maintaining our readiness at appropriate
Whitman told reporters Tuesday. “The levels. At this time, there is no reason to
U.S. government and the president have change this approach.
put forward what we call the “The ‘seismic event’ observed last
Proliferation Monday may or may not have been a
Security Initiative nuclear test,” Bell
that enjoys the “The bottom line is that continued. “Scientists
support of many this seismic event in and of and analysts are studying
nations around the itself will not cause us to the available data in an
world.” change the way we do attempt to arrive at a
The initiative is business.” definitive conclusion.”
designed to choke Though Bell did
Gen. B.B. Bell
off markets and acknowledge the
USFK commander
supplies for seriousness of North
proliferators. It’s not a treaty-based Korea’s actions, he said he saw no
approach, according to State reason for alarm based solely on these
Department officials, but rather is a reports.
GALEN PUTNAM
partnership in which countries cooperate “While this test is a significant
Daegu enclave community members chant slogans as they participate in the “Walk a Mile In Her
to deter, disrupt and prevent development, there is no cause for alarm
Shoes” march Tuesday at Camp Henry. Several male marchers wore high heels to symbolize the
proliferation. within the command. U.S. Forces Korea
pain suffered by victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The event is one of many
While Whitman discussed what the
scheduled through Area IV in conjunction with Domestic Violence Prevention Month.
U.S. goverment might do in response to See Nuclear, Page 3

JSA Soldiers honored for lifesaving actions

PFC. MALCOM B. TORRES
Lt. Col. Michael Anastasia, United Nations Command Security
Battalion-Joint Security Area commander, pins an Army
Accommodation Medal on Sgt. Salvatore Versaggi, who received
the award Oct. 4 for rendering medical aid to a Korean civilian
injured in a road accident Sept. 3.
Army medical team aids
Korean accident victim
By Capt. Stacy Ouellette
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
CAMP BONIFAS – Lt. Col. Michael Anastasia,
United Nations Command Security Battalion-Joint
Security Area commander, awarded Army
Accommodation Medals to two Soldiers in his unit
Oct. 4, in recognition of their actions to assist a
Korean accident victim.
Sgt. Salvatore Versaggi, the unit’s dispensary
medical NCOIC, and Capt. John Tubon, unit
physician assistant, were conducting a route recon
Sept. 2 when they came across an accident scene.
“Capt. Tubon and Sgt. Versaggi are medical
professionals trained and ready to perform their
wartime mission. On this day they provided
lifesaving medical support,” Anastasia said.
“Their actions reflect the kind of selfless service
of all the Soldiers assigned to the UNCSB-JSA,
committed to being good neighbors with our
Korean host.”
As trained medical personnel, they immediately
stopped to render aid to a 17-year-old Korean
national. Versaggi attributed his abilities to aid in this
situation to his military school training and to his
leader when he was a junior enlisted Soldier.
“The training I have received that helped me in
the situation was a combination of various military
schools I have attended. Mainly the constant drilling
of scenario and situation role play by my team leader
and squad leader when I was a junior enlisted
Soldier,” Versaggi said.
Versaggi and Tubon plan to meet the young man
and his family once his medical condition improves.
The victim’s father contacted the unit requesting to
meet them.
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B Winter safety is everyone’s responsibility

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Winter has moved to line noncommissioned through supporting weather
the close battle. It’s officers and first-line elements, the USFK Web site at
coming soon and winters supervisors to be personally www.usfk.mil/usfk/weather/

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in Korea can be very involved in, and be held and USFK PAM 385-3.
harsh. We must begin accountable for, ensuring Safety Training and
serious work now to that their unit winter safety Education

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ensure we’re ready to meet program is fully developed Winter safety training must
t h e winter weather challenges. and implemented. Our be completed by Oct. 30 and
Our ability to detect, assess and mitigate “Under the Oak Tree all new arrivals after that date
environmental change and its effect on our air, Counseling” approach as must receive training on
ground and off-duty operations will be vital. laid out in my command accident prevention measures
Fewer hours of daylight, low temperatures, policy letter #2 is the best for winter activities.

S periods of freezing precipitation, winter road

hazards and traffic congestion are all on our
doorstep. Our ability to detect, assess and
way to impact on
servicemember behavior.
Every member of the
Government Motor Vehicle/
Private Motor Vehicle Safety
Rapidly changing road

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Gen. B.B. Bell
mitigate environmental change and its effect on organization must be aware conditions make travel
United Nations Command/Combined
our air, ground and off-duty operations will be of and adhere to the extremely hazardous during
Forces Command/U.S. Forces Korea
vital. program. winter months in the Republic

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commander
Our USFK Winter Safety Campaign began The Winter Safety of Korea, and it is imperative
Oct. 1 and will run through April 30. My Campaign focuses on the following areas: that travelers are able to obtain up-to-date

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Winter Safety Campaign Memorandum Leader Accountability information on these changing situations. Current
provides more information about the campaign Command involvement is a key factor in road conditions, travel advisories, cancellation of
and tasks commanders to develop winter preventing cold weather-related accidents social and business functions, and school

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safety programs for their units.
The first quarter of every fiscal year has
historically been our worst period for accidents
and reportable safety-related matters. We have
to change this. The success of this year’s
Winter Safety Campaign depends on us. We
# must prepare our personnel for winter hazards
22-06 and strictly enforce safety standards.
I expect leaders at every level down to first-
during this winter season. Commanders’
commitment and engaged leadership set the
tone for success.
Weather Hazards
Winter weather in Korea can vary greatly
and change quickly. It is imperative that
commanders conduct mission analysis and risk Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
assessments using the most accurate weather
data available. Weather information is available
closings/delays are announced on American
Forces Network (radio and television) and are
available on the USFK Web site at http://
www.usfk.mil/usfk/pmo/roadconditions/
index.asp. Road condition information may also
be obtained by calling 738-ROAD.
See Winter
Winter, Page 4

The following entries were excerpted
from the military police blotters. These
entries may be incomplete and do not
imply the guilt or innocence of any
person.
Area 1
Conspiracy, Wrongful Possession
of AAFES Merchandise, Wrongful
Transfer of AAFES Merchandise,
Wrongful Possession of Class VI Items,
Wrongful Transfer of Class VI Items –
Sept. 25, Criminal Investigation Division
and the Korean Customs Service
conducted surveillance on a deck truck,
which was driven by Subject 1. The
vehicle was subsequently searched and
various liquor and food products were
seized; a second search revealed a van,
located at the Camp Stanley Army and
Air Force Exchange Service facility,
contained 30 cases of cheese that were
MP Blotter
also seized by KCS. Further
investigation revealed Subject 1 rang up
approximately $12,000 in fraudulent
sales, which reflected sales on an
AAFES cash register to give the
appearance that items were sold within
the store when they were actually being
diverted to off-post locations. KCS
identified the import goods store owned
by Subject 2 as a Korean drop house
where diverted AAFES goods were
taken and sold on the Korean economy.
Further investigation revealed Subject
2 instructed Subject 1 to load the NAF
vehicle with AAFES merchandise and
coordinated with Subject 3 to have the
merchandise delivered to the drop
house. The total estimated cost of the
seized diverted goods was $7,805.
Investigation continues by CID and
KCS, with KCS as the lead investigative
agency.
Area 2
Assault, Robbery – Sept. 23, Victim
1 was attacked and subsequently robbed
by several Korean males while he/she
was walking along a road in Icheon-
Dong, Seoul. Victim 1 was knocked to
the ground and blacked out, and when
he/she regained consciousness he/she
discovered $200 was removed from his/
her wallet. Victim 1 sustained injuries to
his/her face and forehead and received
treatment at the 121st General Hospital
where he/she received sutures, near his/
her left eye, and was released. Sept. 25,
Victim 1 reported this incident to the KNP
who assumed investigative jurisdiction.
Investigation continues by CID and
KNP with KNP as the lead agency.
Shoplifting, Unauthorized Use of
Dependent ID Card, Failure to Maintain
Control of Guest — Subjects 1 and 2 exited
the Yongsan Main PX with a total of $2371
worth of AAFES merchandise without
rendering proper payment. Further
investigation revealed that Subject 2 used
Subject 3’s dependent ID card to access
the PX. Subjects 1, 2 and 3 were
transported to the Yongsan Provost
Marshal’s Office, where Subjects 1 and 3
were advised of their legal rights, which
they waived, rendering written sworn
statements admitting to the offenses.
Subject 2 rendered a written statement
admitting to the offenses. Subjects 1 and
2 were further processed and released to
KNP. Subject 3 was further processed and
released to his/her sponsor. Subject 1
requested to be released back into MP
custody on a CJ form 3 and was released
into MP custody on a CJ form 2. This is a
final report.

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VFW Essay Contest
The 2006 Veterans of Foreign Wars of
the United States-sponsored essay
contests for middle school and high
school students is now underway, with
contest information available online.
The middle school contest, Patriot’s
Pen, is for students in grades 6-8.
Contestants write a 300-400 word essay
based on an annual patriotic theme.
The first place winner receives a
$10,000 savings bond and an all-
expense-paid trip to Washington D.C.
The top national winners each receive
a savings bond anywhere from $1,000
to $10,000.
The high school contest, Voice of
Democracy, is for students 9-12 . The
contest allows students the
opportunity to voice their opinion in a
three- to five-minute audio essay based
on an annual theme. The first place
winner, who competes with all the first
place VFW Department winners,
receives a $30,000 scholarship that is
paid directly to the recipient’s
American university, college or
vocational/technical school.
Deadlines for both contests is
November 6, 2006. Information for
contests is available at http://
w w w . v f w . o r g /
index.cfm?fa=cmty.levelc&cid=1836&tok=1.
National Geographic
Spelling Bee
The National Geographic Bee is an
annual nationwide contest that is
designed to encourage the teaching
and study of geography. Students in
grades 4-8 may participate in the
competition.
The registration deadline for schools
is Sunday. Registration instructions
and information about the National
Geographic Bee can be found at: http:/
/nationalgeographic.com/
geographybee/. The site also includes
a Study Corner with sample questions
and a GeoBee Quiz game.
Old Skool Dance
An “Old Skool Dance” will be held 9:06
p.m. Oct. 21 at the Dragon Hill Lodge
Naija Ballrom. The dance, sponsored
on its 100th anniversary by the Alpha
Phi Alpha Fraternity Mu Phi Lambda
Chapter, raises scholarship funds for
deserving high school students.
Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the
door. For tickets or information, call
010-5846-1074.
Estate Claim Notice
William M. Guy, a civilian employee
serving in Korea, died Sept. 28 in
Hawaii. Anyone having a claim against
the estate of Guy may contact Bruce
Taylor at 736-7038, or by e-mail at
taylorb@korea.army.mil.
Daegu Air Base Entry
Procedure Changes
Base access procedures at Daegu Air
Base (K-2) have changed. All base
access will now be controlled by
Republic of Korea Air Force.
For information, call Tech Sgt. Tony
Krolczyk at 766-4352.
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AFN-K broadcasts live once again
News crew practices
wartime mission
By Susan Silpasornaprasit
Korea Region Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON —The
television studio was a whirlwind of
bright lights and frenetic production
specialists. Then, everything suddenly
came into focus, as the broadcast
team at American Forces Network-
Korea rolled into their live newscast.
Sept. 27, viewers watched as AFN-
Korea broadcast live from Yongsan.
Those who didn’t notice the news
was being broadcast in real-time, can
credit the seamless professionalism of
the broadcasting team.
This was AFN-Korea’s second live
broadcast in two months. There have
SUSAN SILPASORNAPRASIT
not been regular live broadcasts from
AFN-K in three years. Pfc. Kim Eui-Yong, studio floor director, cues Staff Sgt. Alan Davis, news anchor, as American
Michael Frank, AFN-K network Forces Network-Korea broadcasts live Sept. 27.
production chief, said he was whole new crew and a tight informed,” Staff Sgt. Alan Davis,
especially impressed with the schedule—and they pulled it off.” AFN-K news section chief said. In
performance in light of the day’s Such is a day in the life of “The wartime, families and civilian
trying circumstances. “I was very Frontline Network” broadcaster. employees would be evacuated, so the
pleased with the performance,” he “Our day-to-day mission is to keep mission becomes strictly delivering
said. “It had been a very busy day. We military members, families and
had people doing different positions, a [Department of Defense] civilians See AFN-K, Page 4
Nuclear from Page 1
continuously evaluates our area of operations for threats to has a limited ballistic missile defense capability. “This has
the safety and security of our force, our servicemembers and been a priority of this department,” he said. The system could
our families,” the general said. “Our alliance, Combined Forces protect the American people from a rogue threat like the one
Command and the U.S. Forces Korea are prepared to protect posed by North Korea, he added.
our forces and the Republic of Korea should that ever be The United Nations Security Council is meeting to debate
necessary. sanctions against the rogue regime.
“This test does not alter our ability to effectively deter. Be “The sanctions that we’re proposing in the Security
assured that the alliance has the forces necessary to deter Council are specifically designed to target North Korea’s
aggression and, should deterrence fail, decisively defeat any programs of weapons of mass destruction — nuclear,
North Korea attack against the Republic of Korea. chemical, biological, its ballistic missile program and its other
“The bottom line is that this seismic event in and of itself will illicit activities, (such as) selling drugs through diplomatic
not cause us to change the way we do business. Our alliance is channels, gambling, counterfeiting American money,” U.S.
strong and our commitment to peace, stability and security on Ambassador to the U.N. John Bolton said on the CBS “Early
the Korean Peninsula is resolute,” Bell said. Show” Tuesday.
As for the potential threat a nuclear North Korea could For the full “Bell Sends” message, go to the U.S. Forces
pose to the United States, Whitman said the United States Korea Web site at www.usfk.army.mil.
T. ANTHONY BELL
To Be the Best
Above: Sgt. Dustin Jorrick, Eighth U.S. Army, makes his way down a road during the Urban
War-fighter Orienteering Course Oct. 3 during the Department of the Army 2006 Soldier of the
Year/Noncommissioned Officer of the Year "Best Warrior."
At Left: Sgt. Corey E. Luffler, Eighth Army-Korea, and Staff Sgt. Travis Stoufer, U.S. Army Pacific
Command, press on during the two-mile run of the Army Physical Fitness Test as part of the
JORGE GOMEZ Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition Oct. 4.
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Winter
One of the tragedies of winter
weather is the risks associated with
carbon monoxide poisoning. This silent
killer is served up when
servicemembers leave their stationary
vehicle running to keep warm. This is a
recipe for death.
Supervisors cannot let
servicemembers run stationary vehicles
simply to keep warm. This killer will
seep into openings in the vehicle
compartment and silently kill the
occupant. Do not allow
servicemembers to run a vehicle to
keep war.
The same killer will invade field
sleeping tents unless approved heating
devices are used, maintained properly
and fire/carbon monoxide guards are on
duty. Supervisors must ensure all tents
are properly heated, vented and
supervised.
Winter Recreation Activities
Personnel should be encouraged to
take advantage of the excellent activities
and events offered by Morale, Welfare
and Recreation. Regardless of what
activity is chosen (skiing, sledding,
camping, snowboarding, etc.) remind
personnel to prepare themselves for
outdoor activities during the winter
season. It is essential to mitigate the
AFN-K
command information to the troops, he
explained.
“We train the way an infantry unit
trains in the field,” Davis said. “We
proved we’re ready to go live if the
commander needs us to.”
The evening broadcast provided a
training ground for the network
production center team.
Sgt. 1st Class Heatherann Bozeman,
network production center NCOIC,
likened the experience to a live-fire
exercise. “There’s a bit more adrenaline
pumping — the pressure is on,” she
said.
The live broadcasts are not the only
opportunity AFN members have to put
themselves to the test. Bozeman said the
broadcasters hone their wartime skills
daily while accomplishing their duties.
“We perform our wartime mission every
day — it’s what we do,” she said. The
AFN-Korea broadcast team films a daily
15-minute news segment, which also
airs on The Pentagon Channel to keep
Americans at home informed about life
in South Korea.
Whether filming live newscasts or
live-to-tape segments, every member of
the broadcasting team is required to be
proficient in all areas of production.
“The network practices our wartime
mission to make sure everyone involved
in the newscast is trained up, so if we
have to go real-world live, we’re all
prepared,” Frank said.
He said they plan to add more
challenges and to intensify training in
future live broadcasts. For example, the
broadcast team may have to prepare for
a live, same-day newscast with little
notice; or members may have to swap
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risks associated with cold weather and
to take appropriate precautions.
Home Safety
Servicemembers’ safety begins in the
homes. Family members are also at risk
for injuries. We need to reinforce safe
behavior of family members.
Supervisors should talk to their
servicemembers about rehearsing home
emergency plans and performing
function tests on smoke and carbon
monoxide detectors.
We must do everything we can to
prevent injury and loss of life during the
upcoming winter season. Early
preparation and first-line supervisor
commitment are critical to ensuring that
every person is ready for what’s ahead.
As leaders we are responsible for
ensuring the safety or our precious men
and women as we train and prepare to
execute our “fight tonight” mission.
We Go Together!
General, U.S. Army
Commander
from Page 3
SUSAN SILPASORNAPRASIT
Staff Sgt. Horacia Lozano, studio production
NCOIC, directs the news broadcast by
monitoring audio and graphics equipment
during a live broadcast Sept. 27.
positions in the studio close to airtime.
“Our best inform the entire
peninsula,” Bozeman said. “Our folks
want to bring their audience the best.”
Though the television broadcasts are
produced at AFN-Korea Headquarters
here at Yongsan, Frank stressed that it is
a much larger effort. The support of
affiliates across the peninsula is a major
factor in AFN-K’s success, he said.
“We’re telling the USFK story,”
Davis added. Koreans and U.S. military
members work together on a daily basis
and AFN is sharing their experiences
with the Korean community and the
world, he said. “Whatever way — be it
radio, television or Internet — we’re
here for them.”
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Newton gives foreign

spouses hope thru USO
By Jim Cunningham News from Newton that the commissary is here
Area I Public Affairs to serve the Soldiers and their families -- and not
CAMP CASEY—Col. Forrest Newton, Area I for families to serve the commissary -- provided
garrison commander, gave some encouraging relief to those having trouble getting the products
words to foreign spouses during a meeting held they need.
Oct. 4 at the Camp Casey USO. “How it works in the commissary is you all
“I still know that there are young women out have a vote, you are the customers,” Newton said.
there, with children, whose husbands have left, “The commissary manager is allowed to carry
and they feel like they have been abandoned,” 7,000 items. If all of you get together and say, ‘we
Newton said. “I know that they are out there, and would like to have these five or six products added
I know that some of you know who they are. I am to the commissary.’ Then he can look at it and Lt.
telling you that if they are a dependent of a U.S. Col. Hodges can take it to the commissary and say
Soldier, I want you to tell them to come in, no ‘these are the seven items that my community
questions asked, and we will take care of them.” wants, so you need to add these and find
Newton explained he would find out where their something else that doesn’t sell very well and
husbands are and that remove them.’”
the Army would take
care of them and their
“If a woman comes in and says she is theThe importance and size of
USO foreign spouses
families. married to a U.S. Soldier, I am going to meetings have grown greatly in
“If a woman comes find out what’s going on so we can only a few months.
in and says she is figure out where her husband is, the “When the USO started this JIM CUNNINGHAM
married to a U.S. thought of a child and a wife sitting out program in April of this year, it Col. Forrest Newton, garrison commander of Area I, gives
Soldier, I am going to here in Korea feeling abandoned and aimed to bring new foreign encouragement to foreign spouses during a meeting at the
find out what’s going alone is reprehensible and we are not spouses together once a month Camp Casey USO Oct. 4.
on so we can figure to learn about available and
out where her going to allow it to happen. ” updated military and civilian
husband is,” Newton
Col. Forrest Newton resources in the community that
said. “The thought of would help them cope with the
a child and a wife
Area I garrison commander American and Army ways of life,
sitting out here in and to interact and network with
Korea feeling abandoned and alone is reprehensible other new spouses in the area,” Hall said. “The
and we are not going to allow it to happen.” meetings have truly clearly ignited motivation from
These words came at a time when many spouses now actively participating in community
spouses are confused about their status and activities, without any reluctance.”
seeking answers to many problems. Not least of Classes planned and organized during meetings
which is confusion about Korean immigration have now produced 24 spouses graduating from
amnesty and fines for overstaying visas. Although Computer Level I and II basic courses; 18 spouses
the only official word from Seoul is amnesty for enrolled in a weekly GED review class, and more
Korean/Chinese and Korean/Russian immigrants, spouses are now Army Family Team Builders (the
many worried about nonexistent deadlines on new Army wife survival skills)-certified, and they
amnesty. have also organized and enjoyed trips to Osan,
“We have nothing in writing from Korean Everland and Lotte World.
immigration, but they tell us by word of mouth During the monthly meetings, foreign spouses
that there is a deadline of Dec. 31 for amnesty on also receive updates on U.S. immigration and
fines for those who leave the country on their own Status of Forces Agreement visa requirements,
accord,” said Toney Price, Army Community Korean immigration amnesty schedule and
Service relocation readiness program manager for penalties, troop medical clinic, medical and dental
Area I. services. Sally Maneulita Hall, manager of USO at Camp Casey, translates
Nevertheless, Newton was brimming with good “To this date, we have a number of spouses in Tagalog for the guest speakers to make sure all foreign
news for spouses and their families, everything who have availed themselves of the current spouses understand what is being said at the Oct. 4 meeting.
from medical treatment to commissary access. amnesty period and returned to their countries of
“I am serious,” Newton said. “It is not right to origin,” Hall said. “A few of them stayed and paid
leave people out there afraid that we are going to the imposed fees to be able to apply for a SOFA
do something. The only thing that we are going to visa and stay longer in Korea.”
do is figure out where the spouse’s husband is and A few families left behind waiting for their U.S.
try to solve the situation. Give Sally Hall, manager visas are also enjoying the interim support
of the USO in Area I, your telephone number and provided by the garrison, said Hall.
tell her the problem. All you have to do is call her. “Most of all, with the turnout today, about 75
She will take care of it.” spouses voiced their issues and opinions in a
Maj. Andrew Powell, of the 168th Medical discussion with Col. Newton and Lt. Col.
Battalion, had good news for spouses from the Hodges on commissary and post exchange
medical side. issues,” Hall said. “I think of this as a
“In November we will start seeing children,” progressive step to better community Maj. Andrew Powell of the 168th Medical Battalion,
Powell said. “We will have obstetrics and involvement of foreign spouses.” explains the services offered to spouses and their
gynecology too, but you must make sure you have families during a meeting at the Camp Casey USO.
an appointment.” E-mail james.f.cunningham@korea.army.mil
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Hispanic Heritage Month

Cookout
The Equal Employment Opportunity
Office invites all to a Hispanic Heritage
Month cookout in front of the Camp
Red Cloud Commissary beginning at
noon Saturday. For information, call
732-6273.

Camp Stanley Fun Run

Better Opportunities for Single and
unaccompanied Soldiers will hold a fun
run at Camp Stanley beginning at 6 a.m.
Oct. 20. For information, call Amber
Adamets, BOSS President 732-5293 or
010-2660-66613.

BOSS Ball Planned

BOSS will hold its Black and White Ball
8 p.m. Nov. 18 at Camp Stanley
Reggie’s. For more information, call:
732-5293 or 101-2660-66613.

American Red Cross Job

Opportunity
JIM CUNNINGHAM
The American Red Cross needs a part-
time after-hours case worker. Persons Anthony Hamilton delivers the lyrics to several of his recent hit songs at the CRC Physical Fitness Center Sept. 26.

Anthony Hamilton soars at CRC

selected must be a U.S. citizen and will
work out of the Camp Casey Red Cross
Office. For job description and further
requirements, contact the Red Cross
office at 730-3184 or 031-869-3184.
Wash Rack Canteen
Closed
Camp Casey’s Red Cross Wash Rack
Canteen will be closed for 30 days
beginning Sunday. It will open Nov. 16.
FY07 AFAP Conference
The 2nd Infantry Division and Area I
FY07 Army Family Action Plan
Conference will be held Nov. 28 and 29
at Camp Casey. For information, call
732-7314/7779.
ACS Volunteer Luncheon
Army Community Services will hold its
Volunteer Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Oct.
25, in the Warrior’s Club. For
information, call 730-3062
Flyaway Volunteers
Sought
United States Forces Korea will
conduct Courageous Channel 06-2 Oct.
26-29, to exercise procedures focusing
on registration and evacuation of
Department of Defense-affiliated
noncombatants from Korea to a safe
haven.
As part of the exercise, volunteers will
be relocated out of the country at the
expense of the government. To
volunteer, contract your Area I
Noncombatant Evacuation Operations
Coordinator, Staff Sgt. Jon Higgins, at
732-9519 as soon as possible. It is
mandatory for all DOD-affiliated
noncombatants to participate.
For information, call 732-6524.
Charlie Daniels Band
The Charlie Daniels Band will appear
at the Camp Casey Carey Fitness
Center 7 p.m. Thursday. The band will
appear at CRC Oct. 22 after the block
party at 5 p.m.
By Jim Cunningham I kind of felt like, OK this is not working. Is there
Area I Public Affairs something wrong with my music, or is it just me.”
CAMP RED CLOUD—Hues of autumn weather and Whether the pulse of the music is fast or moderate,
music both rhythmic and lyrical filled the Camp Red the band has a tight feel to their performance that one
Cloud Gym Sept. 26, when Anthony Hamilton and his would expect from a well-seasoned jazz band.
octet set upon the stage for a Morale, Welfare and “I have moments now when I ask myself if I am
Recreation-sponsored concert. A traps drummer and a reaching the people I want to reach, am I touching the
conga player along with the lyrical flow of keyboards subjects I need to touch,” Hamilton said.
and two guitarists provide rhythm while three female The lyrics of the songs are not the kind that would
vocalists punctuate the delivery of this group’s main make a sailor blush, but rather clean with meaning and
voice, the baritone-tenor of Hamilton. to the point and purpose of the song.
Hamilton seems to know where he is going in his career. “I didn’t approach doing my new record with the
“I want to be consistent to where people feel like ‘this intention of outdoing the last album,” Hamilton said. “I
is Anthony Hamilton,’” Hamilton said. “Even though I wanted it to have the same amount of quality, putting
have been in the business more than 12 years, a lot of raw emotions and experiences to music. You know, re-
people don’t know me musically yet.” living as much as possible what I have been through in
After beginning the show with an upbeat “Comin’ the past few years of being out there, being on the road,
from where I’m From,” the group settled into the style singing songs that keep the listeners interested.”
that was his first benchmark as a rhythm and blues artist,
Soullife. E-mail james.f.cunningham@korea.army.mil
“It is about being in a great relationship and knowing
it’s the best thing for you, but people all around you are
trying to tear it down,” Hamilton said. “You’ve found
the one that you know is your better half, your rib, so to
speak, with extra barbecue sauce on it.”
The band is a rhythm quintet with three female vocalists
to fill in the gaps of the chord progressions supplied by
the two guitarists and keyboard player. The resulting
sound is fluid, lyrical and populated with the smack of
rhythmic punctuation one would expect from an artist
like Ray Charles.
“I have never really had a fear of writing songs,”
Hamilton said. “That just comes to me naturally. That is The octet features three female singers that provide harmony and
just who I am. After my first deal with MCA went down, underscore Hamilton’s fluid lyrics in classic rhythm and blues style.
New P olicy set
Policy “The help desk is fully capable of
assisting Soldiers in the portal
fact tuition assistance will require clear
evidence of misinformation provided by
for GoArmy .Ed
GoArmy.Ed processes,” said Dana White, deputy
education advisor, Human Resources,
the help desk or ACES personnel.
“We will also consider cases where
Area I Public Affairs ACES, Installation Management Agency, a letter of instruction school
CAMP RED CLOUD — Effective Korea Region Office. “The responsibility representative has misinformed a
with classes starting Nov. 1, lies with the Soldier to seek the necessary Soldier, although it is our position that
Headquarters Army Community information and request tuition college personnel are not the primary
Education System will approve assistance in a timely manner.” points of contact for Soldiers seeking
information about GoArmyEd
exceptions based on guidance by ACES For any course with a start date of
personnel only. Nov. 1 or later, requests for after-the- procedures,” White said.
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The Morning Calm Weekly
Prevent Cooking fires:
Watch what you heat
By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP RED CLOUD—When the
National Fire Protection Agency
selected the month of October for
fire prevention week they had a very
good reason in mind.
Fire Prevention Week marks the
anniversary of the Great Chicago
Fire of Oct. 8-9, 1871. The historic
blaze raged for several days and
killed more than 250 people,
left100,000 more homeless, and
destroyed more than 17,000
buildings.
“Each October the NFPA
sponsors a fire prevention
campaign. The theme for Fire
Prevention Week 2006 focuses on
the leading cause of home fires and
injuries — cooking,” said John
Cook, fire chief of Area I.
“The leading cause of home fires
is cooking fires, which leads to the
most fires and injuries,” said Cook.
“Cooking equipment is involved in
more than 100,000 reported home
fires each year, and most of those
involve the kitchen stovetop. Most
cooking fires occur because of
unattended cooking.”
Cook has some safety tips and a
few fire-fighting stories to tell about
home fires.
“Often when we’re called to a fire
that started in the kitchen, the
residents tell us they only left the
kitchen for a few minutes,” Cook
said. “Sadly, that’s all it takes for a
dangerous fire to start. We hope that
Fire Prevention Month will help us
reach folks in the community before
they have suffered a damaging
lesson.”
The chief offers some sage advice:
Stay in the kitchen when you are
frying, grilling, broiling or boiling
food.
Dooley and Earl
When you cook, wear clothing
with tight-fitting sleeves.
The clothing one wears while
cooking can cause an accidental fire
and serious burns, Cook explained.
“When you cook, wear clothing
with tight-fitting sleeves, so they
“One fire was caused by won’t get into the flame while you
unattended cooking,” Cook said. are cooking and cause a fire that
“The person just started cooking, can cause serious burns,” he said.
didn’t stay nearby and the fire got Keep potholders, oven mitts,
out of hand. Another fire was wooden utensils, paper and plastic
started when the person cooking bags, towels, and anything else that
was not paying attention. The can burn, away form your stovetop.
person was in the kitchen and doing Clean up food and grease from
something different and when they burners and stovetops.
looked the fire had started. “There are more fires in the home
If you must leave the room, even than anywhere else,” Cook said.
for a short period of time, turn off Barracks Cooking
the stove. Barracks living situations bring
“The largest percentages of the consequences of cooking fires
cooking fires are stovetop fires,” to a serious level, according to
Cook said. “You need to stay in the Cook.
area so you can watch your cooking “Anytime you have a fire in a
and be prepared. The other thing is barracks you have the potential to
most people who know they have a have injuries and large losses,” Cook
flare up, and you never hear about it said. “More important are the
because most injuries. You
of the time all “Often when we’re called to a fire could have
you need to do
that started in the kitchen, the smoke
is take a lid and inhalation if you
place it over residents tell us they only left the are lying in a
the flaming pot kitchen for a few minutes.” room, and a lot
or pan — the John Cook, fire chief Area I of people get
fire is out.” burned trying
If you are cooking on a range top to put out a fire by throwing water
always have a lid available, on a grease fire, or trying to move
especially if you are cooking in oil, containers burning with oil.”
and secondly, know where your fire Cooking is only permitted in
extinguisher is, Cook explained. barracks and living quarters
Bottom line is if you must depart specifically set up for cooking,
while you are cooking, turn the Cook said. “You go to some
stove off, Cook said. barracks and you will see a
When you are simmering, baking kitchenette. It will have a cooking
or roasting food, check it regularly, stove, a range hood and an exhaust
stay in the home or apartment and ventilation system. The larger
use a timer to remind you. barracks also will have a sprinkler
If you have young children, use system, and some of the smaller
the stove’s back burners whenever barracks will have a chemical fire
possible. Keep children and pets at suppression system over the stove.”
least three feet away from the stove. These systems automatically put
“Children get around stoves. out the fire, set off the fire alarm
They can reach up and pull and turn off the stove, explained
something down on themselves,” Cook. Those types of places are OK
Cook said. for cooking.
Hey
Dooley,
what’s that
smell?
Hey!
Dooley!
Watch
what you
heat!!
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“Unauthorized cooking is where
there are no cooking facilities set up
and people decide to cook in their
rooms using hot plates and things
like that,” Cook said. “I would say
at least 70 percent of the barracks
have authorized cooking facilities.”
None of the barracks are allowed
to have cooking in their rooms. The
only place you will find cooking in
the rooms are some of the officer
quarters and some of the senior
noncommissioned officer quarters,
Cook explained.
“The big thing we worry about is
cooking in the barracks -- aside
from the authorized places is the
unauthorized cooking because that
potentially has a lot of problems,”
Cook said.
All hot plates in rooms are
unauthorized.
“That is what we fight against,”
Cook said. “When we find them, we
work with the first sergeants and
commanders to try and eliminate
them as much as possible.”
Microwave Safety
Furthermore, microwave ovens
can be just as dangerous as cooking
stoves.
“A microwave oven is extremely
safe if one uses it properly,” Cook
said. “There are a couple of things
one needs to remember: first, when
you connect a microwave, keep in
mind it is a high amperage item.
One should not connect a
microwave oven and refrigerators
on the same circuit. It will overload
and overheat the circuit.
“The other thing with
microwaves is one needs to use the
right kind of containers when
cooking food in a microwave,”
Cook said. “Don’t put aluminum
items in the microwave.”
Regardless of how you cook or
what you are cooking, Cook said
the message is the same.
“The whole theme this year is: if
you pay attention to what you heat,
the fire won’t happen.”
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USFK commander visits Area II community

By David McNally
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Area II stood tall Sept.
28 as officials welcomed a visit from the most senior
military officer in Korea.
United Nations Command, Combined Forces
Command and United States Forces Korea
Commander Gen. B.B. Bell and his wife Katie toured
Area II facilities and spoke with community members.
“Visits like this re-ground me,” Gen. Bell said. “It
gives me an opportunity to talk with people who really
live day-to-day in the trenches of the community.”
Since he took command in January, Bell has now
visited each Army community. He said the visits bring
Building, the commander asked some community
members he encountered about their concerns.
“I think that the closeness that I see in this
community, no matter what facility we visit, it seems
they all work together to provide the best services for
the citizens here in Area II,” Katie said.
For the commander, the opportunity to speak
directly with community members is necessary.
“It gives me a chance to see up close the degree to
which I’m being successful in making sure that the
environment here is wholesome, healthy and we’re
providing the services that we need to, to our
servicemembers, our spouses and our civilian force,”
Gen. Bell said. “It’s vital to me to do these community PHOTOS BY DAVID MCNALLY

insight into community successes, victories,
challenges and defeats, and “what I can do to make
their life better.”
These visits are important to him because they “cut
out the layers of command that would normally be
between me and the rubber meeting the road,” he
said.
Area II Commander Col. Ron Stephens hosted the
tour that started at the 1st Replacement Center. After
an update on how community members in- and out-
process, the group moved to the Seoul American High
School.
“Well, this is where we live, we live in Area II,”
Katie said. “It’s just good to visit our own
community.”
During a tour of the Yongsan Community Services
visits, and do them frequently.” United States Forces Korea Commander, Gen. B.B. Bell, listens
The group ate lunch at Commiskey’s with Family to Area II community members during an official visit Sept. 28.
Readiness Group representatives. Later, the general
met with Area II Better Opportunities for Single and
unaccompanied Soldiers representatives.
The BOSS representatives brought up many issues Area II Commander
about bus schedules and taxi concerns. Bell told the Col. Ron Stephens
group that he appreciated the input. answers Gen. B.B.
The Area II community is close-knit, he said. Bell during a tour of
“Everybody’s pulling together to overcome the the Yongsan Army
challenges, everybody is proud to be here, they are Community Service
proud of our Korean ally, and they are engaged with Building. The
our Korean ally in a positive way. They have general and his wife
shortcomings, and I haven’t heard one complaint Katie spent the
entire day visiting
See Commander
Commander, Page 12 Area II facilities.

Combined FFederal
ederal Campaign kicks off in Area II
USFK officials join
ceremony Oct. 2
By David McNally
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Area
II officially kicked off the 2006 season
of giving for the Combined Federal
Campaign with a ribbon and cake
cutting ceremony Oct. 2 at the Main
Exchange parking lot.
“We’ve got a lot of work to do,”
said U.S. Forces Korea J-5 Maj. Gen.
Duane Thiessen, a longtime CFC
supporter.
The U.S. Marine Corps general told
a group of about 40 servicemembers
and civilians that he had a simple
message for them.
“It’s the importance of each and
every one of you; the importance of
every federal employee, every
servicemember to this campaign this
year,” he said.
Last year, of the $285 million CFC
brought in, $16 million came from
donators overseas. $1.5 million was
specifically from donors stationed in
Korea.
“"My challenge to you is fine, those
are just numbers,” Thiessen said. “Our
goal should be 100 percent contact
with a message.”
That message, he said, should be
that everyone has a vested interest in
United States Forces Korea’s Marine Maj. Gen. Duane Thiessen encourages Area II
community members to get involved in the 2006 Combined Forces Campaign Oct. 2 at
the Yongsan Main Exchange parking lot.
some portion of the CFC.
“What happens is, when everybody
puts a little bit in, you have this huge
leveraging capacity that adds up very
quickly,” he said.
Thiessen shared that his father
passed away from Parkinson’s
Disease.
“When I see an association
affiliated with Parkinson’s Disease, it
gets my attention,” he said. “Every
one of you and every person that you
work with has something that they are
interested in.”
Thiessen said the CFC offers an
DAVID MCNALLY
opportunity for people with a vested
interest to participate in a small way
and to make a big difference.
The CFC offers confidence,
convenience and choice, said CFC
Korea Coordinator Marvin Sanders.
The Department of Defense
screens CFC charities to ensure they
meet high standards and maintain
overhead costs less than 25 percent.
Because of these screenings, donors
can be confident about where their
money is going, he said.
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Yongsan Fall Festival
set for Saturday
Area II Public Affairs Office
YONGSAN GARRISON — A
parade, games, prize drawings, a
magic show and live entertainment
will entertain Area II community
members and guests at the annual
Fall Festival Celebration Saturday
on Yongsan South Post.
The parade will begin 10 a.m.
at the commissary and proceed
west along X Corps Boulevard to
the Collier Field House area. The
parade will feature Area II
Commander Col. Ron Stephens as
grand marshal, as well as the Seoul
American High School king and
queen and Area II volunteers of the
year.
A prize of $200 will be awarded
in each of six categories, including
best vehicle entry; best marching
entry; most humorous entry; best
musical entry; best children’s
entry and best military theme.
“We have a lot of entries already,
but there’s room for more,” said
Mario Farrulla, Area II recreation
director.
The festival, which will include
food booths, vendors, contests,
games and professional
entertainment, will be open 11 a.m.
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DPW Organization Day
Area II Directorate of Public Works,
to include the Housing Office, will be
closed except for emergency work or
repairs for Oct. 20 for an Organization
Day. For Emergency Service Orders,
call 724-3360.
Seoul Computer Club
The next Seoul Computer Club
meeting will be 2-4 p.m. Saturday at
the Seoul USO, Camp Kim. For
information, visit http://
www.seoulcc.org.
Red Ribbon Week
Area II Red Ribbon Week events will
start with a 10K fun run at Collier Field
Oct. 21. Other events the following
week will take place daily at Seoul
American High School and Seoul
American Middle School. The week
will end with “Youth JAM” to be held
on the lawn 3-6 p.m.Oct. 28 behind the
putt–putt golf area next to
Commiskey’s. Activities will include
youth bands and solo acts with a
variety of musical styles, food booths,
games, skateboarding, putt-putt golf,
inflatable jumping houses, and various
Yongsan agency information tables.
For information, call 738-6816 or 738-
6815.
Office Renovation
The Personal Property Processing
Office, Bldg. 4106, Rm. 120 (ACS
Personal Property Counseling Center),
will be closed for renovations today.
Staff will still be available to schedule
appointments, but counseling will be
performed on an emergency basis only
(e.g. personnel needing to clear.) The
office will reopen 1 p.m. Monday. For
information, call 738-4817 or 4818.
Sexual Assault Hotline
The 24-hour Sexual Assault Hotline
phone number is DSN 158. From off
post or cell phone, call 0505-764-5700.
Individuals may also call Area II Sexual
Assault Response Coordinator Leah
Holland at 738-3034 or 010-8697-4869.
Aikido Classes
Aikido provides a way to keep fit and
learn effective martial arts skills.
Classes are ongoing 6:30-8 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays and
Saturdays noon-1:30 p.m. at Trent
Gymnasium. The classes cost $40 per
month. For information, call at 010-
8671-4213.
Area II Ethics Training
The next ethics training is 1-2 p.m.
Nov. 9 at Balboni Theater. This is an
annual training requirement for all
Army personnel. For information, call
723-6631.
Area II Web site
For more community notes, news and
information, visit the Area II Web site
at http://area2.korea.army.mil.
Area II The Morning Calm Weekly
Community members send holiday greetings
By Cpl. Lee Yang-won
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — The
holiday season is approaching and, in
preparation, 187 Area II community
members sent greetings to their
hometowns through the Army and Air
Force Hometown News Service Sept.
26 at the Dragon Hill Lodge.
The team videotaped service-
members’ regards for broadcast in the
United States.
“We send the videotapes to local
TV stations in the states,” said Staff
Sgt. Michele Thomas, Headquarters
Air Force News. “The stations will
run the greetings between commercial
breaks, news, and sports games. They
CPL. LEE YANG-WON
will air between Thanksgiving and the
New Year.” U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Eric Metzger sends holiday greetings with his family at an Army and Air
Thomas said the event has a big Force Hometown News Service video recording session Sept. 26 at Dragon Hill Lodge.
significance not only to the videotaped more than 1,150 contacts with their families and friends
servicemembers but also to the family servicemembers in Korea. The team despite the long separation.
members back home. departed for Okinawa and Guam the “I wanted to let my entire family
“It’s a good program for the morale following day. and my friends know that I miss them
and welfare of the servicemembers “I’ve seen a lot of people do these in California,” said 52nd Medical
who can’t see their families during the things on TV and it encouraged me to Battalion Cpl. Anaydeth Torres.
holidays,” she said. “It definitely take part in it,” said Personnel “Everybody in my unit was excited to
means a lot to parents who can see Services Battalion Staff Sgt. Sara Lay. come out and participate.”
their sons and daughters on TV.” “It was a warm and nice experience.”
She said the team has been Lay said the program will help
covering the Pacific region and servicemembers to maintain close E-mail yangwon.lee@korea.army.mil
ACS opens U.S. citizenship study class
By Pfc. Kim Sang-wook
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — To help foreigners acquire
U.S. citizenship, Area II Army Community Service offered
study classes Sept. 25 and 27 at the ACS building.
During the two sessions, 10 students reviewed 100
questions about U.S history and government to prepare for
their citizenship interview.
To become a citizen of the United States, applicants must
pass a citizenship test. Many foreigners find the test difficult
to pass.
“The class is to help them study for their test,” said
Relocation Program Manager Gina Mariano. “We opened the
class to help people who are getting ready to obtain their
citizenship.”
Usually, study classes are scheduled once per quarter, but
an increasing demand for the U.S. citizenship prompted ACS
PFC. KIM SANG-WOOK
to hold extra classes.
Albert and Myuna Lujan concentrate during a Sept. 27 study class to
See Citizenship
Citizenship, Page 12 help them pass the U.S. citizenship test.
Yongsan Motor cycle Club members go for ‘last ride’
Motorcycle
Yongsan Motorcycle Club
members leave South Post
Chapel on a "Last Ride" for
member Bill Guy, who passed
away Sept. 28 in Hawaii. Club
members wore leathers and
other biker regalia to a
memorial ceremony, then rode
to Guy's office, where his
parked motorcycle was
displayed with his picture, vest
and helmet. About 100 friends
and co-workers attended the
memorial service for Guy, a
civilian employee in Korea for
S TEVE DAVIS the past nine years.
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Grammy-nominated singer performs for Area II
By Cpl. Lee Yang-won
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — More
than 900 community members filled
the Collier Field House to see a
Grammy Award nominated singer and
songwriter perform Sept. 27.
Anthony Hamilton has been on a
Korean tour that included camps
Walker, Casey, Humphreys and Red
Cloud to pay tribute to U.S.
servicemembers.
“I learned a lot during my stay here,
and I’m honored to perform for you,”
Hamilton said. “When my manager told
me I would perform in front of the
Soldiers, I was right at the airport.”
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation
sponsored the performance. MWR
officials are trying to get more top
name performers.
“The event provides Soldiers with
the latest American entertainers to
experience something back home,”
said Area II MWR Director Paul
Robinson. “It was a very successful
and enthusiastic concert.”
Robinson said Hamilton seemed to
enjoy himself during the show
interacting with the crowd. He said he
was especially pleased to see Hamilton
dance and sing with the audience.
“The concert was very inspiring,”
said Spc. Emilanda Cange, U.S.
Forces Korea Protocol Branch. “He
seemed to be a very noble man.”
Area II
Grammy-nominated singer Anthony Hamilton performs for Area II community members Sept.
27 at Collier Field House. More than 900 people turned out for the show.
Cange said she liked the fact that he
came all the way here just to perform
for the Soldiers.
“It was a very entertaining show,”
said Spc. Carl Smothers. “He made the
show very relevant with the Soldiers by
saying some jokes about cadences.”
Hamilton said he looks forward to
more shows for the overseas
servicemembers in the future.
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Civilians suit up
By Steve Davis
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON —
Several squads of Area II Support
Activity emergency essential civilians
have been lured to the nearest military
clothing store in search of the latest
fall fashions.
Emergency essential civilians, also
known as “EECs,” are Department
of the Army civilian employees who
remain in-country to support U.S.
forces in the event of an emergency
or hostilities on the Korean peninsula.
EECs wear military uniforms
much like Soldiers they support, with
a couple of exceptions. They wear a
“D.A.Civilian” tape over their left
pocket and their rank is the EEC
emblem: a triangle with “U.S.”
stitched in black on the inside. They
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wear a black ball cap with the EEC
emblem in front.
At the Area II Support Activity
this month, some are drawing an
initial issue of the new Army Combat
Uniform, or ACU. Others are
upgrading to ACUs from the older
Battle Dress Uniform, and getting
new boots.
“All EEC personnel are issued
uniforms and protective gear,
including Kevlar helmets and
decontamination equipment,” said
Hamilton shakes hands with the crowd during
his performance. See Civilians, Page 12
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Commander
today that I thought wasn’t legitimate
and needed work,” he said.
Everybody is focused on a good
community environment, Gen. Bell
said.
“Their issues are good issues and we
ought to do better in the areas that I’ve
been challenged in today,” he said.
Before the tour ended, Bell visited the
Yongsan Child Development Center and
Youth Services.
“It was very positive,” said Child and
Youth Service Coordinator Dr. Roxanne
Chancellor. “I explained our programs
and conducted the tour.”
Festival
- 8:30 p.m. on Williams Avenue next to
Collier Field House and on Soccer Field
#12. The festival will feature “Kid’s
Land,” complete with large inflatable
games, balloon clowns and a variety of
youth-oriented activities.
For a complete schedule of events
online, visit the Area II Web site at http:/
/area2.korea.army.mil.
An 18th Medical Command
Community Health Fair and the first
Korea-wide Retiree Appreciation Day
will be held in conjunction with the fall
festival.
Medical booths on Williams Avenue
will test vision, blood pressure,
cholesterol and body fat composition.
Information on health and overall
wellbeing will also be available.
Retirees will get a special treat at
Retiree Appreciation Day activities.
Citizenship
“I had people come in to ask about
the study class,” Mariano said. “Because
of that, I decided to give a class.”
The one-hour class was a question-
and-answer session. Mariano asked
questions like “Who is the first president
of the United States?” and “What is our
national anthem?” Students answered to
review the common knowledge required
to become a U.S citizen.
“It was good, interesting and we
learned a lot today,” said German student
Civilians
plans and operations specialist Sean
Lehane. “They are also trained
throughout the year on many of the
same survival skills as Soldiers.”
Lehane, also the Area II Support
Activity EEC program coordinator
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Chancellor said the general and his
wife arrived during a dance class for
four and five year olds.
Later, some fourth- and fifth-graders
asked Gen. Bell for autographs.
“They were really excited to see the
general,” Chancellor said.
The general said he had many
impressions during his visit.
“Great community, wonderful people
across all of our services. There are some
challenges, we should be able to do better,
and I’m working on it,” he said.
E-mail mcnallyde@korea.army.mil
from Page 9
Retiree information booths will be
staffed at the Main Post Club from 11
a.m. – 2 p.m. by a variety of
organizations, including the Veterans
Administration, the U.S. Embassy,
American Red Cross, Army Community
Service, American Legion, Veterans of
Foreign Wars and others. A free
barbecue lunch will be held 11:30 a.m.
– 1:30 p.m. for registered retirees.
Registered retirees will also be
provided discounts and priority at the
Yongsan Fun Park, the bowling alley,
MWR clubs, the commissary, PX and
other facilities on Retiree Appreciation
Day.
Free post shuttle bus service will be
available every 15 minutes between noon
– 5 p.m. to take retirees from the Fall
Festival/Health Fair area to the Main
Post Club.
from Page 10
Andreas Fiedler. “I'm prepared for the
upcoming test.”
With confidence in the test, Fiedler
will take the U.S. Citizenship Test at
Guam, three weeks from now.
“I’m trying to help them get their
citizenship,” Mariano said. “The next
class will be next month.”
For information, call 738-7186 or
738-7505.
E-mail sangwook.kim@korea.army.mil
from Page 11
for the Directorate of Plans,
Training, Mobilization and Security,
said survivability is just as
important.
E-mail davisst@korea.army.mil
Area II civilian
employee Barry
Robinson tries on a
new military uniform
at the Yongsan
Military Clothing
STEVE DAVIS Sales Store.

The Morning Calm Weekly
New course teaches anti-terrorism measures
By Capt. Stacy Ouellette
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON – Eighth U.S. Army’s
Operational Protection Directorate conducted a week-
long Unit Antiterrorism Advisor Course beginning Sept.
18, to train 23 NCOs and officers as unit Anti-terrorism
Officers.
“The Unit Antiterrorism Advisor Course instills the
concept that it isn’t a matter of if, but a matter of
when terrorists will attack us,” said Capt. Kyle Shank,
8th Army deputy chief of antiterrorism. “Throughout
the class, they learn historical information and insight
into terrorist operations around the world and what
actions we can take to help mitigate this risk. The
class also explains the Army’s Antiterrorism Program
requirements per regulation.”
The course is designed to train participants on their
duties as the ATO for battalion- and higher echelon-
level commands. Its basic elements are understanding
the threat, the critical unit assets, unit vulnerabilities
and funding.
These four aspects are taught to ensure the anti-
terrorism program is successful, said Carl Sizemore,
8th Army Anti-Terrorism division chief.
“Many students haven’t experienced the funding
portion, which is sometimes hard to grasp,” Sizemore
said. “We review the forms and approval process.
Although it’s a tough part of the class to sit through,
they must know it.”
Staff Sgt. David Dingman, Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, Area IV Support Activity Unit
ATO, was required to attend the course due to his
position. He was expecting to gain more knowledge
in order to better accomplish his mission.
PVT. MIN SOO JUN
Capt. Kyle Shank, 8th U.S. Army deputy chief of antiterrorism,
demonstrates the Vapor Tracer 2 for the students attending the
8th Army Unit Antiterrorism Advisor course.
“I expected to expand my knowledge of the AT
program, procedures and standards in order to be an
effective advisor to the Area IV commander,” said
Dingman. “Overall, [understanding] the importance
and responsibility that goes with this job. [I was]
surprised what a key role my position has and how it
fits into the effective implementation of the AT
program.”
Through the class, ATOs learn how to develop an
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anti-terrorism plan that is specific to their unit. Within
this plan are action sets — the equivalent to what is
known as battle drills to warfighters.
With any mission, leaders can better plan if they
know what combat multipliers their own force has
including supplies, equipment and most important
personnel. This information allows leaders to move
more fluidly across the battlefield and defeat the
enemy.
“Having the basic understanding of the threat can
assist the ATO in many ways,” said Sizemore. “First,
they have an idea of who they are dealing with, what
they could be capable of, and how to better combat
the enemy’s actions due to this information.
“This training isn’t geared towards Iraq. It happens
worldwide every day. We’re subject to terrorist
actions no matter where we are — 9/11 is the perfect
example,” said Sizemore.
To attend the class, the ATO must hold the rank of
sergeant first class or above, have a Secret or higher
security clearance, appointment orders from their unit
and be in good, normal standing as a servicemember.
The only two authorized locations for this course
are at the Military Police School at Fort Leonard Wood,
Mo., and here. Attendees travel from all corners of
the peninsula to attend and other services have traveled
from Japan and Guam to participate.
Capt. Leroy Phoenix, battalion S-2, 1/38 Field
Artillery, came from Camp Casey to attend the course.
“It’s a great course. A number of veterans from
[Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring
Freedom] provided valuable insight into the convoy
operations and vehicle searching portions,” said
Phoenix.
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Ex-Girlfriend
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Everyone’s had a painful parting of
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pick up the pieces and move on.
But for one New York guy, it’s not
going to be so easy. When he breaks
up with his girlfriend, he discovers
his ex is actually the reluctant
superhero, G-Girl. A scorned
woman, she unleashes her super
powers to humiliate and torment
him.
The Descent — (Shauna
MacDonald, Natalie Mendoza)
Six girlfriends meet in a remote part
of the Appalachians for their annual
caving trip. The girls soon learn that
Juno, the thrill-seeking leader of the
expedition, has brought them to an
unexplored cave and that as a result
no one knows where they are to
come rescue them. The group
splinters and each push on, praying
for another exit but there is
something else lurking under the
earth.
The Marine — (John Cena,
Robert Patrick)
John Triton is a heroic Marine who
returns home after being discharged
— against his will — from the Iraq
War. Stateside, he finds himself back
in action, when his wife is kidnapped
by a murderous gang led by a
merciless criminal named Rome.
With everything on the line, the Marine
will stop at nothing to carry out his
toughest and most important
mission.
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Jenna Dewan)
Tyler is a rebel from the wrong side
of Baltimore’s tracks. Nora is a
privileged ballet dancer attending
Baltimore’s ultra-elite Maryland
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service gig at Maryland School of the
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until his skills as a gifted street
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Aligning of wills can give life direction
By Chaplain (Capt.) Kyle A. Taylor intimate meeting where we must humbly be consider this; if the tires on our vehicle are not
Camp Long willing to concede that God’s thoughts about a properly aligned, then the vehicle will begin to
particular issue or circumstance may not be our drift off center which forces us to work harder

H
ave you ever thought about why it is
easier to pray and believe God for the
needs and circumstance of others
rather than for us to believe God for ourselves?
As I have long pondered this spiritual dilemma,
I have come to realize that the reason it is easier
for us to believe that God will come through for
others is because when we pray for others it is
with the intent and belief that above all else God’s
will would be done.
We don’t feel the turmoil and tension when
God’s will begins to bump up against the
personal hopes, wishes and desires of those we
pray for ... but that is exactly what we feel when
we kneel down to pray for ourselves.
Prayer is a transaction of wills. It is an
thoughts.
God’s way to handle a particular situation
might not be the way we would handle it. In fact,
I have it on good authority, that the distance
between God’s ways from our ways and God’s
thoughts from our thoughts cannot be measured.
Somewhere within the incredible distance
between God’s ways and our ways and God’s
thoughts from our thoughts we begin to feel
disconnected, confused and alone….and that is
usually when we decide to pray. And as we pray,
that colossal distance between us and God
vanishes, making it possible for us to reason
together.
To illustrate the importance of this transaction,
than we should have to in order to keep the
vehicle straight and to control the direction of
travel. A simple realignment of the wheels will
remedy this problem for us. I believe that prayer
is very much the same way. It is a spiritual
realignment of the wills, so that as we reason
together, God’s thoughts become our thoughts,
God’s plans become our plans, and God’s desires
become our desires.
If I surrender my will and receive God’s will
in return, that transaction properly aligns me! I
cannot suggest a better remedy for ensuring that
we continue to travel in the right direction than
when we engage in this intimate transaction of
the wills called prayer!

Area III W orship Services

Worship
Protestant Wednesday 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel 5:10 p.m. Camp Eagle Chapel
Collective Contemporary For information on Bible study groups and other religious services and
Sunday 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel activities, contact the nearest installation chaplain’s office.
Sunday 10:30 a.m. Zoeckler Station
Chapel KATUSA Area III Chaplains
11 a.m. Freedom Chapel, Tuesday 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel
Sunday 8 p.m. Camp Long Chapel Chaplain (Maj.) Ray Robinson
Camp Long Chapel Raymond.robinsonjr@korea.army.mil 753-7274
Suwon Air Base
Chapel
Catholic Chaplain (Maj.) James O’Neal
3 p.m. Camp Eagle Chapel Mass Daily 11:45 p.m. Freedom Chapel james.e.oneal@korea.army.mil 753-7276
Gospel Sunday 9:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel Chaplain (Capt.) Kyle Taylor
Sunday 1 p.m. Freedom Chapel 4 p.m. Camp Long Chapel kyle.a.taylor@korea.army.mil 721-3356

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Tongdo: Where ancient meets amusement
By Pvt. Kim Sang-wook
Area II Public Affairs
Take all the pictures you want on the grounds of
Tongdo-sa, but don’t take pictures of those
praying in the various buildings or inside the
museum. At the museum, once you exchange
shoes for slippers, staffers will take your cameras
for safe-keeping until your departure.
Colorful designs built into the various structures abound. For information on Tongdo-sa and
Tongdo Fantasia, visit your local Community Activities Center or go to http://www.lifeinkorea.com.
The Morning Calm Weekly
Members sport a unique safety vest with their logo.
PHOTOS BY STEVEN HOOVER
Ancient Korea meets modern-day Korea when traveling to Tongdo, approximately a 90-minute drive toward Busan from Daegu. Tongdo-sa
(temple) is nestled along the base of Mt. Yeongchuk’s southern slope, and flanked by the Nakdonggang River and the East Sea. Tongdo-sa,
which translates to “the whole truth and to redeem the world,” is known as the headquarters of Korean Buddhism and was built in the year 646 A.D.
It is believed that these Sacheonwang have guarded the entrance to Tongdo-sa since the mid-Yi Dynasty .
Familiar sites, from Snow White and the Seven
Dwarfs to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,
are seen throughout Tongdo Fantasia.
Tongdo Fantasia is a modern amusement park situated next to Tongdo-sa. The 120-foot Fantasia
Castle is the park’s most recognizable feature.The castle is a two-story building, with the first
story holding a variety of exhibitions and the second being home to a restaurant.
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Yongsan Lanes Planning
New Years Party
Yongsan Lanes bowling center will be
presenting its annual “New Years Eve
Extravaganza” bowling party starting
at 8 p.m. Dec. 31.
The New Year’s Eve party at Yongsan
Lanes has been a tradition for seven
years. It has always been a successful
hit with families, offering both adult and
children oriented activities.
There will be Colorama open bowling,
prize drawings, spin-the-wheel prize
games, an unlimited pizza buffet and
Cosmic Bowling. There will also be kids,
women and men 7, 8 & 9 pin no-tap
tournaments. After the countdown to
the New Year, there will be an early
morning continental breakfast. Fun for
the whole family!
Tickets will be sold in advance and are
limited. For information, call Yongsan
Lanes at 723-7938.
Photo Contest Winners
Honored
Korea Region’s Photo Contest Awards
Ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. Oct.
25, at the Yongsan Arts & Crafts
Building. Winners were selected from
entries from all over the peninsula.
Classes of black and white prints, color
prints and short film were judged in five
categories: people, place, object,
military life and experimental processes.
Winning entries will be eligible to
compete in the All-Army contest and
will be on display at Yongsan Arits &
Crafts. The ceremony is open to all.
The contest was hosted by the MWR
Arts & Crafts program. For information
on this ceremony or on Multi-Craft
programs in your area, call 725-6070 or
visit your local MWR Arts & Crafts
Office.
Charlie Daniels Band
Legendary country music and
Southern rock singer Charlie Daniels
will be touring Army installations
throughout Korea Wednesday thru
Oct. 22. Shows are free of charge and
open to military community members,
courtesy of MWR. Schedule is as
follows:
Wednesday – Camp Walker’s Kelly
Gym, 7 p.m.
Thursday – Camp Casey’s Carey Gym,
8 p.m.
Oct. 20 – Camp Humphreys’ CAC, 7 p.m.
Oct. 21 – Yongsan Garrison’s Collier
Field House, 7 p.m.
Oct. 22 – Camp Red Cloud Block Party,
5 p.m.
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To have an event featured in The
Morning Calm Weekly’s News & Notes,
e-mail information to
morningcalmweekly@korea.army.mil.
For information, call 738-3355.
The Morning Calm Weekly
Good Neighbors
Putting their way to new friendships
By Chief Warrant Officer Teddy C. Datuin
1st Signal Brigade
YONGSAN – On a near perfect
early autumn night, on the seventh
floor atop the I’Park Mall in Yongsan,
some 135 Americans and Koreans
forged new friendships generating
good neighbor relationships.
Language differences between the
American group of about 35 adults
and about 15 children, and the Korean
group of about 30 adults and 55
children, were never a barrier once
the fun began at the I’Park Mall Putt-
Putt Fun Center Sept. 21.
“I am very much impressed seeing
the Korean and American children
playing together despite the language A Korea student nudges the ball toward the hole during a Good Neighbor putt-putt activity Sept.
barrier,” said Christine Oh, a third- 21.
year economics major at Ewha they’re having fun, Moore spent most another group of young golfers.
Women’s University and one of the of his time at the barbecue grill, The I’Park Mall Putt-Putt Fun
event volunteers. She added that she flipping hot dogs and hamburgers Center is the only one of its kind in
didn’t expect such a big group. along with John Ahn, a Korean- Korea and opened its doors for
This joint American-Korean family American who owns the Putt-Putt business only Aug. 25. There are two
fun event was organized by Michael Fun Center. Sandwiches were also 18-hole putt-putt golf courses and a
Lee, a longtime Army Community served free during the event. snack bar that sells American
Services Korean Language Class For Jae Yun Lee and Son Min Yun, sandwiches, tacos, spaghetti, and
instructor on Yongsan Garrison’s both eight years old and first-graders other snacks and drinks. A variety of
South Post. “I fully support USFK’s at Soebinggo Elementary School; Ji American and Korean music is played
Good Neighbor Program and events Eun Yang, eight years old and first- to bring extra life to the fun center.
like this, having Americans and grader from Young Bun Elementary “I want to bring a little bit of
Koreans have fun together, are one School; and Ta Tin Yun, a nine-year- American culture and bring the Korean
better way of establishing good old second-grader from Sinyongsan family together through this putt-putt
neighbor relationship.” Elementary School, playing at the family fun center,” said Ahn, who
Putt-Putt Fun Center was about fun calls Philadelphia, Pa., his home in the
Many Americans in attendance are
new to Korea and students in Lee’s and new friends. The girls said they United States.
class. The Korean children are English have never met before but they’re all Gil Young Shin, one of the Korean
Class students taught by volunteer good friends now. mothers who participated in the event
Seoul American Middle and High “I love these Korean children. along with her nine-year-old daughter,
School students as part of Lee’s Good They’re cute and they’re not shy to expressed her joy for being there at
Neighbor Program. express themselves,” said Suyapa Lee, the event. “ ... when I saw the
Col. Brian P. Moore, the new 1st wife of a U.S. Air Force major and Americans coming in as families, with
Signal Brigade commander, thanked one of the newly arrived American their children, I was immediately
everyone “for inviting us and allowing families in Korea. Lee was relaxed and felt very happy.
us to participate in this great event.” responsible for Jae Yun Lee and the “I am so impressed that I will
While most of the American adults other three Korean girls, along with recommend to my friends and I wish
had a group of three to four Korean her three-year-old daughter Venecia, we will have more events like this.”
children under their care, ensuring while her husband was responsible for Shin concluded.
Yongsan Lanes corrals ‘W ild W
‘Wild est’
West’
By Rakendra Moore
Korea Region MWR Marketing
YONGSAN GARRISON -- The wild Wild West is back.
Well, sort of, as Yongsan Lanes will be presenting its first
“Country and Western Extravaganza” Saturday.
The showdown begins at 8:30 p.m., with cosmic bowling,
entertainment, food, contests and what is sure to be a real
crowd pleaser: bull riding.
Participants can enjoy cosmic bull riding all night for
$15 or single rides for $5. There are also plenty of contests
offering cash prizes to winners. Some include: Best Male
and Female Western Style Outfits, and Best Male and Female
Fitted Jeans Look, as well as nachos- and jalapeno pepper-
eating contests!
The night will be filled with country and western music, COURTESY PHOTO
and western-styled burgers including the “Texas Chuck An MWR employee tested out the bull-riding machine at the Main Post
Wagon Barbecue Burger.” Club. The bull has been traveling to Army MWR facilities throughout the
The event is sponsored by MWR in partnership with peninsula.
Miller Brewing Company. Admission is free and open to well as a mean western menu, the event promises to bring
any lone ranger or posse that would like to attend. out the cowboy (or cowgirl) in everyone.
With bull riding and a variety of western activities, as Call 723-7830 for information.
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NEO in a box – ready on short notice

By Susan Barkley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS - People are
often encouraged to think outside the
box but when it comes to supporting
noncombatant evacuation requirements
for 2nd Infantry Division, the Area III
Directorate of Plans, Training,
Mobilization and Security is making
progress by thinking inside the box.
“NEO in a box” has come to Area III
and consists of three container express
boxes measuring approximately seven
feet by nine feet capable of holding up
to 10,000 pounds. They are stocked
with tents, cots, folding tables and
chairs, traffic cones, printers, scanners,
televisions, copiers and even
wastebaskets that are dedicated to NEO.
The containers are kept at a central
SUSAN BARKLEY location for rapid deployment and setup
Edwin Rodriguez, Area III Support Activity property book officer, and Directorate of Logistics when needed.
employees Yi Il-chu and An Pyong-kye check the contents of one of the “NEO in a box” “This standardizes our support for
containers at a DOL warehouse. 2nd Infantry Division,” said David M.
Hartsfield, plans and operations officer.
Hartsfield added that this system
reduces the amount of equipment the
unit needs to bring to the NEO site.
“The only equipment the unit needs
to provide now will be the NEO
Tracking System computers,” he added.
“This system allows for flexibility
in terms of location,” said Shawn
Shaffell, chief, plans and operations. If
NEO is conducted in a “soft location,”
such as an open field everything is
already included in the kits.
The NEO equipment is worth about
$60,000 according to Edwin
Rodriguez, Area III property book
officer, who was key in sourcing the
equipment.
Rodriguez said that when 2nd ID
receives the NEO equipment he
completes an inventory and everything
is signed over to the unit, which can
then be ready to start processing
evacuees in less than six hours.

94th AAMDC, 35th ADA sharpen skills during UFL ’06

By 1st Lt.David C. Marlow
35th ADA Bde. Public Affairs
OSAN AIR BASE – During Ulchi-Focus Lens ’06, Army Air and Missile
Defense honed its warfighting capability and increased readiness and
interoperability during the world’s largest dynamic, simulation-driven battle
staff training exercise.
35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade and 94th Army Air and Missile
Defense Command practiced joint and combined integration with
the U.S. 7th Air Force and the Republic of Korea Air Force Aug.
21 through Sept. 1, to exercise, evaluate and improve crisis action
measures and procedures for the combined fight.
“You can’t overestimate the training value of this exercise for
missile defense,” said Lt. Col. Nicholas Bernhardt, deputy
commanding officer for 35th ADA. “UFL provides an opportunity
to focus on the full spectrum of strategic and operational issues associated
with theater missile defense operations on the Korean peninsula.”
The simulation architecture brings together Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine
models to share common forces, targets and Battle Damage Assessments.
“In this region of the world there is a rapid growth in the number of air-
delivered weapons systems,” said Capt. Brian Northup, brigade intelligence officer
for 35th ADA. “This exercise is a critical opportunity to raise the bar in regards
to joint and combined intelligence gathering and analysis for the TMD fight in the
Korea Theatre of Operations.”
In addition, the exercise gives 35th ADA, headquartered at Osan
Air Base, an opportunity to exercise its planning and execution
processes with 94th AAMDC, which is headquartered at Fort
Shafter, Hawaii.
94th AAMDC, which stood up last fall, provides command and
control for Army air defense units in the Pacific Command theatre
of operations and it assists in planning theater-level air and missile
defenses. The activation and stationing of the 94th AAMDC in
the USPACOM theatre of operations ensures the Army’s contribution
to the theatre air and missile defense fight.
“The 35th Brigade has been the keystone of our success during this year’s
UFL. They did a fantastic job during the TBM fight,” said Brig. Gen. John E.
Seward, 94th AAMDC commanding general.

Humphreys community thanks Korean National Police

(Above) Col. Michael J. Taliento and Command Sgt. Maj. Kim,
both of Area III Support Activity, deliver cookies to Korean National
Police company commanders Oct. 5. (Far Right) Soldiers serve
hot dogs and hamburgers to the KNP personnel.
By Susan Barkley “It’s my way of saying ‘thank you’,” he said.
Area III Public Affairs Unit members donated about $300 for food and
CAMP HUMPHREYS - Col. Michael J. Taliento supplies and the Family Readiness Group made
Jr., commander, Area III Support Activity, and desserts.
Command Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Kim, Area III command A Gyeonggi Province KNP official said that in his
sergeant major, delivered homemade cookies to Korean 20 years in the KNP he has never seen anything like
National Police company commanders Oct. 5. this before.
Community members baked thousands of cookies for
the KNP troops stationed around Camp Humphreys in
honor of Chuseok.
Volunteers from 3rd Military Intelligence Battalion
hosted a cookout for about 120 KNP troops in honor
of Chuseok Oct. 6. Organized by the battalion Better
Opportunities for Single and unaccompanied Soldiers,
the idea was to do something for the police officers
that could not go home for the holiday. Sgt. Michael
J. Mabe spent his day off serving hot dogs and
hamburgers to the troops.
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Oct. 13, 2006
Town Hall Meeting
Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the CAC. Get the
facts on Camp Humphreys and Area III.
For information, call 754-8598
Spouse Orientation
Seminar
Learn everything you need to know
about Camp Humphreys at the next
Spouse Orientation Seminar Tuesday
and Wednesday, at the CAC. Day one
is a classroom session with topics of
interest to family members. Free child
care is provided, but pre-registration is
required – call 753-8321 to register. Day
two offers a tour of Camp Humphreys,
Anjung-ri and E-Mart. Child care is not
provided but children are welcome. Call
753-8321 for information.
Courageous Channel
Operating Schedule
Camp Humphreys
Mandatory noncombatant
evacuation exercises will be held Oct.
26 to 29. All non-essential civilians
are required to process through the
NEO stations located at the CAC,
Building 110. Hours of operation
begin at 6 p.m. Oct. 26 and will run
continuously until 6 p.m. Oct. 29.
Bring all NEO packet materials. It is
not necessary to bring NEO kits or
protective masks. For information,
contact your NEO warden or Dave
Hartsfield, Area III NEO coordinator,
at 754-6735.
Camps Long and Eagle
NEO stations will be set up at
Gunfighters, Building 3204, on Camp
Eagle Oct. 26 from 6 p.m. until
complete. For information, call 754-
6735.
Community Cleanup
Fall Anjung-ri cleanup is scheduled
for 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 21. Volunteers
are needed to help with this Good
Neighbor event. A barbecue will be
provided following the cleanup. For
information, call 754-8598.
Anjung-ri One Heart
Festival
The One Heart Festival will be held
from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
at the shopping mall in Anjung-ri.
Join the fun with lots of entertainment
and fun for everyone.
Self Defense Workshop
A Rape Prevention/Aggressive Self
Defense Workshop is being offered
from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the
Zoeckler gym. The hands-on skill-
based workshop will teach tactics for
any situation and is sponsored by
ACS and CID. Call 753-8401 to
register.
Charlie Daniels Band
Charlie Daniels Band will be in
concert Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. at Freedom
Field. Come early for mechanical bull
riding and lasso the beer barrel
contests. Call 753-8825. The concert
will be held in the CAC in the event
of rain.
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HAES students enjoy folk village with new friends
By Mayra Revak
CAMP HUMPHREYS – The
kindergarten and first grade students
from Humphreys American
Elementary School participated in a
cultural exchange with students from
Sullivan Korean School when they
went on a joint field trip to Anseong
Folk Village Sept. 27.
The American and Korean children
were paired up and exchanged gifts.
They observed and participated in
the process of soap making and candle
making and got to bring samples home
with them.
They had lunch together and shared
snacks typical to each of their cultures.
The children from Humphreys
acted as little teachers, using
flashcards to teach their Korean
partners letters and numbers. As they
got ready to say their goodbyes in
both languages, they ended the special NANCY TURNER
day singing “The Wheels on the Bus” Students from Humphreys American Elementary School and Sullivan Korean School watch a
together. candle-making demonstration.
Hispanic Heritage
Month at HAES
By Nancy Turner
Humphreys American Elementary School
CAMP HUMPHREYS – All
Humphreys American Elementary
School students studied Hispanic
American culture through art with their
Art Teacher, June Webb during Hispanic
American Heritage Month.
Students created a variety of artwork
from maracas to Columbian gold masks,
boa constrictors and murals reminiscent
of Mexican artist Diego Rivera. Rivera’s
murals depicted life in Mexico and the
colorful murals painted by the students
JUNE WEBB depict their life in school and now adorn
Fifth-graders Hope McMahan and Cameron Boyd work on a mural depicting life in Mexico. HAES halls.
COURTESY PHOTO
Gina Frace, Osan commissary customer service manager (center left) poses with some of the Suwon and Osan air bases’ Better Opportunities
for Single and unaccompanied Soldiers at the Osan commissary Sept. 29.
Area III Public Affairs and eating habits. They received service manager.
OSAN AIR BASE – More than 40 information on dieting and healthy eating The Soldiers participated in many
Soldiers from the Suwon and Osan air habits and were able to sample many games, such as retrieving the most
bases’ Better Opportunities for Single foods and beverages, compliments of beans with chopsticks. They all
and unaccompanied Soldiers program the food vendors. received gift bags from the
went shopping after hours at the Osan “This was a way to both educate the commissary and vendors.
commissary outreach awareness young Soldiers but also to take the time The Soldiers enjoyed the
program Sept. 29. to appreciate their support for the opportunities provided by the
The program was designed to commissary and the community,” said commissary and thanked the staff
educate Soldiers on better shopping Gina Frace, commissary customer for reaching out to them.
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Area III recognizes Good Neighbors

By Susan Barkley total of 49 nominations. “This evening we want to take the
Area III Public Affairs In remarks following dinner, Col. opportunity to recognize some key
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Nearly 150 Michael J. Taliento Jr., commanding members of our community who have
people gathered at the Camp Humphreys officer, U.S. Army Area III Support helped each other become better
Community Center Sept 26 to recognize Activity, said the proactive actions of neighbors,” he said. “These outstanding
six individuals and seven organizations the nominees demonstrate all that is good citizens, service members and their
as outstanding Good Neighbors from a in a community. organizations have enhanced the quality
of life for our community and our
Republic Of Korea – United States
Alliance.”
“I would like you to know that
everyone’s efforts to develop and
enhance the ROK-US relationship are
greatly appreciated, and have great
meaning to USFK leadership,” said Col.
Kurt J. Stein, deputy commanding
general, Headquarters USFK Advance
Element. “I can confidently say that
Gen. Bell considers the continued
development of the Good Neighbor
Program to be one of his highest
priorities.”
Individual Good Neighbor of the
Year certificates were presented to Cha
F. NEIL NEELEY Myeong-ho, Pyeongtaek University
Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr., Area III Commander, presents a special award to Bang In-sook professor, for his work in developing
director of Bang’s Traditional Korean Music Training Center. Bang was one six individuals and the Head Start program to introduce Area
seven organizationssix individuals and seven organizations to receive awards at the Good III Soldiers and family members to
Neighbor Appreciation dinner held Sept. 26. Korea; and, Mr. Joe Bell, deputy to the
garrison commander for Camps Long
and Eagle, for volunteering his own time
and involving Soldiers in the Wonju
community and surrounding areas.
Special recognition certificates were
presented to Kim Yong-chon, president,
People to People International Pyeongtaek
Chapter, Staff Sgt. Gregory Stump and
Sgt Stephen Seigler both of Company B,
602nd Aviation Support Battalion.
Korean Augmentation to the U.S.
Army Soldier Pvt. Hwang Sung-ho,
ROKA staff office, Headquarters,
Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Area
III Support Activity was recognized for
his work in the first Paengsung County
English camp.
Organization or unit Good Neighbor
of the Year certificates were presented
to ShinHan High School, 1st Battalion,
2nd Attack Battalion and 1st Battalion,
43rd Air Defense Artillery.
Special recognition certificates were
presented to the International Exchange
Arts Group, Bang’s Traditional Korean
Music Training Center, 2nd Battalion,
52nd Aviation Regiment, General
Support Aviation Battalion and 348th
Quartermaster Company.

The post headquarters then and now

By Robert Frace
Retired Command Sergeant Major
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Sept. 1 marked the end
the old post headquarters Quonset hut building, T-
251, which stood for over 50 years at the corner of
Freedom and Victory Roads. The facility was originally
erected in 1951 as a senior officer quarters and now
is just another piece of the transformation going on at
camp Humphreys.
As the war in Korea progressed, the United States
realized the need for facilities to house their Soldiers,
billet, to company operations and finally becoming the
post headquarters.
This facility and the members who worked and lived
in the building represented an enormous amount of
history here in Korea, the long term commitment to
the Republic of Korea and more importantly it was the
symbol of a time gone by.
In June of this year post headquarters moved to
building S-1280 (S- indicating semi temporary) This
facility presently houses many of the installation
directorates and has been upgraded from a barracks F. NEIL NEELEY

airmen, Marines at Camp Humphreys, then known as
K-6.
A company from Quonset, R.I., was the brains
behind these building styles. They were originally built
to serve on a temporary basis as indicated by the
number of the facility, T-251. The “T” stood for
temporary.
The facility went through multiple changes these
past 50 years, transforming from a living quarter’s
to an installation headquarters facility.
This old Quonset hut is just one of over 100 built in
the 1950s at Camp Humphreys. Presently there are
around 12 left on the installation, but many of those
are scheduled for demolition in the near future as we
make way for newer headquarters buildings, billets
and recreational facilities for our warriors.
The commitment of the United States Army, USFK,
IMA/KORO and Area III is to build the best installation
The new post headquarters is a vast improvement over the old
Quonset hut facility.
in the world, and you can see that each and everyday
here at Camp Humphreys.
So if by chance you were driving or walking by as
they slowly removed a piece of history off the
installation. I hope you took a moment to reflect on
the past and to consider that you are part of a very
historical time as we build the future.

I.C.E. Repor t
1. A daily shuttle to 121
General Hospital would be a
convenience for those referred for
treatment or evaluations
Maj. Michael T. Endres, Area III
Chief Nurse/Patient Representative,
replies that transportation support for
command sponsored dependents
being referred for evaluation or
treatment to 121 General Hospital is
in the form of bus tickets obtained
prior to leaving the hospital. However,
the clinic doesn’t have the funds to
provide transportation to Active Duty or
non-Command Sponsored dependents.
All Active Duty Service Members
must receive their tickets from their unit.
POC is the Clinic NCOIC (753-8131)
and if a Unit Casualty Assistance referral,
contact the Ambulance Platoon Sgt.
(753-7092).
Patients referred to Dan Kook
University Hospital can take advantage
of the daily shuttle provided by Tricare.
The shuttle leaves Camp Humphreys at
8 a.m. and 1 p.m. P.O.C. is Yi Yun-pom
at 753-7666 or 011-9756-9016.
2. The WI-FI service provided at
the CAC is a great resource for
soldiers to use at all times of
operation. Thank you!
Jim Hogrebee, CAC director, said that
when the contract for Cybertopia
Internet ended, Community Activity
Center management proposed the
installation of a WIFI internet service
for customers. MWR pays SSRT
$150 per month and is thus able to
provide the free service to patrons.
“We can tell that our customers
appreciate this service from the
numbers of people logging on
everyday at the CAC,” he said. “A
special thanks goes out to all our
customers who have taken the time
to provide positive customer
comments via the ICE terminals
about the WIFI service and the
desire to have this service continue.
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Secretary of the Army Harvey visits Camp Carroll
By Steven Hoover
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP CARROLL – Army
Secretary Francis Harvey visited
several organizations here as part of
his tour of U.S. Forces Korea
facilities Sept. 28-29.
A common thread in both visits was
the use of the Lean Six Sigma process
and the amounts of money being saved
by each organization.
His first stop was at the APS-4
Warehouse 10A where he received an
initial briefing from Lt. Col. Karl D.
Bopp, Army Field Support Battalion-
Northeast Asia commander. AFSB-
NEA’s mission is the combat readiness
and accountability for all Army pre-
positioned stocks assets, roughly
1,500 pieces of equipment, in the
Pacific Theater.
This was followed by a tour of the
facility with additional briefings
covering areas such as the work order
flow process, production control
boards and more as the secretary
walked through the warehouse.
Following that, he toured the U.S.
Army Material Support Center-
Korea’s Communications and
Electronics Division and Heavy
Equipment Division. The mission of
MSC-K is to provide supply,
maintenance and transportation
support to U.S. Forces Korea, 8th
U.S. Army and joint forces operating
in the area.
The resounding message
throughout the visit was how much
cost savings each organization had
Busting In
(From left) Pfc. Bunthoeun Chrun, Spc.
Jason Eaves and Sgt. 1st Class Dean
Farr, practice techniques for entering a
building as part of Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, 19th
Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)
Sergeant’s Time Training Oct. 5 at Kelly
Field on Camp Walker. The training
focused on entering and clearing
buildings. Soldiers burst into “rooms”
simulated with white engineer tape.
These “glass houses” enabled others to
witness and critique Soldiers’
performance.
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About Harvey
Dr. Francis J. Harvey was sworn in as the 19th
Secretary of the Army Nov. 19, 2004. Appointed by
President George W. Bush, he has the statutory
responsibility for all matters relating to Army
manpower, personnel, Reserve affairs, installations,
environmental issues, weapons systems and
equipment acquisition, communications, and
financial management.
Secretary Harvey is responsible for the Department
of the Army’s annual budget and supplemental
funding of $160 billion. He leads a work force of
more than one million active duty, Army National
Guard, and Army Reserve Soldiers, 230,000
Department of the Army civilian employees and
280,000 contracted service personnel. He has
STEVEN HOOVER stewardship over 15 million acres of land.
Secretary of the Army, Francis Harvey, receives a briefing from George Palmer, Army Field Support Prior to becoming the secretary, Harvey spent much
Battalion-Northeast Asia Battalion continuous improvement director, during his visit to Camp of his career with corporations that provided products
Carroll Sept. 28. Palmer briefed Harvey about the “Pacemaker Board,” which workers and and services to the federal government, particularly
supervisors continuously update throughout the maintenance process to ensure the process is the Department of Defense. He has been involved in
working efficiently. more than 20 major defense programs and was a
accomplished, in addition to their that money to transform the member of the Army Science Board. He also served
safety records. modernized armed forces, so they are for one year as a White House Fellow and assistant in
At one point, Harvey said “If better able to meet the challenges of the immediate office of then Secretary of Defense,
everyone (in the Army) saved $25K the 21st century security environment. Harold Brown.
per year that would be a significant “Many of our Soldiers today are
help to the Army.” He also told them deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, and come a long way in 50 years
that they “should be proud of what a s y o u m a y k n o w, a n d w e a r e … just like South Korea has come
they are doing. By keeping these e s t a b l i s h i n g d e m o c r a c y a n d a a long way,” he continued.
vehicles maintained, they are doing market-based economy [in Iraq and “So, in a sense you are giving
their part in the War on Terror.” Afghanistan] just like we did in back just like we gave to Korea …
Before departing the area, Harvey South Korea over 50 years ago. We you are giving back and you are the
took time to speak with some of the t e l l t h e c i t i z e n s o f I r a q a n d model for Iraq and Afghanistan, and
local national workforce, telling them Afghanistan that South Korea is the maybe they can prosper like your
“This side of the Army that supports model … so that someday they can great country has prospered.
our Soldiers … when you do it more look back … like you can look back Thanks for what you do for our
efficiently and save money … we use … and see how they have prospered Soldiers,” he concluded.
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FRG Rally Saturday

A Family Readiness Group Rally will
be held 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday at
the Kelly Fitness Center parking lot
on Camp Walker. There will be letter
writing to deployed Soldiers, a best
chili contest, FRG information, signup
and more. For information, call
Bonnie McCarthy at 768-8126.
Trick or Treat Hours
Announced
Trick or Treating for Halloween will
be observed 6–8 p.m. Oct. 28 in the
Camp George and Camp Walker
housing areas. X-ray service will be
provided 7-9 p.m. at Wood Medical
Clinic on Camp Walker.
Mayor Nominations
Residents of camp Walker and George
housing areas may nominate
candidates for housing area mayors
through Oct. 31. Ballot boxes are
located at Army Community Service
on Camp Henry, Camp Walker Main
Exchange, Taegu Commissary and
Soldier Memorial Chapel on Camp
Walker. For information, call Bonnie
McCarthy at 768-8126.
Digital Facilities
Host Open Houses
The Digital Training Facility, Bldg.
1131 on Camp Henry and the Digital
Training Facility, Bldg. 205 on Camp
Carroll, will each host an open house
1–2 p.m. Oct. 31. The events are open
to the community. The staffs will
introduce visitors to innovative
approaches to training personnel in
an environment that is conducive to
training and learning. For information,
call Kimberly Davis at 765-4905, or
James Mann at 768-7911.
Grant memorialized at TAS service
By Sgt. Jimmy Norris
19th ESC Public Affairs
CAMP GEORGE – Daegu enclave
community members gathered at the
Taegu American School gym Sept. 27
for a memorial service to reminisce
and say goodbye to a TAS graduate
and athletic star who passed away
Sept. 22 as the result of a car accident
in Alabama.
The tear-filled memorial service for
Lynnette Grant, daughter of Roy and
Albertha Grant, offered those who
knew her a chance to share some of
their fondest memories of a young
woman known not only for her
athletic prowess, but for her activities
with her church and the Area IV
community.
The service also featured scripture
readings and music provided by the
Multi-Cultural Gospel Service and TAS
Student Choir who performed together.
“Today we celebrate a young life
filled to its fullness according to God;
filled with the joys and thrills of being
on top of the world and on top of
your craft,” said Grant’s Multi-
Cultural Gospel Service pastor, Randy
Cheniault.
He went on to use sports analogies
to describe Grant’s faith driven
character and outlook on life.
“Life sometimes seems like a ball
game. You are up swinging and
running until you finally make it
Festival Season
home. Just like
Jesus, she knew
what it took to
make it home.
Keep swinging
until you make
contact. Run until
you make it
home. Many
times she knew it
was not going to
be easy; but [she
remembered] that
the race is not
given to the
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swift, nor the
Lynnette Grant (23) celebrates with Tammara “Tank” Hancock after the
battle to the
Taegu American School Lady Warriors finished off Faith Academy, 38-
strong, but only
28, to win the schools’ first Far East Girls Class A Basketball
to those that
Championship, Feb. 24 at Kelly Gym on Camp Walker.
endure to the end.
No matter if someone or life throws talent – athletic talent that was
you a curve; deal with it, make the unmatched here in Korea and abroad.
adjustment and keep your focus. But you don’t earn that much respect
After all, another opportunity is and admiration for just being an
coming,” Cheniault said. amazing athlete. She was respected and
Among others who spoke about admired because of the beautiful
Grant during the service, was her person she was. Because of Lynnette,
former volleyball coach Jennifer Sharp. so many of you have amazing
She described Grant as an experiences that will only make you
inspiration and an example to those stronger and want to live life bigger,”
around her. she said.
“Although I am filled with sadness (Editor’s Note: Lynnette Grant was
and my heart is broken, I have so the Stars and Stripes Pacific 2005
much to smile about when I think High School Athlete of the Year for
about Lynnette – so many amazing her achievements in basketball,
memories. People were in awe of her softball and volleyball.)

TAS PTO Meeting

The Taegu American School Parent
Teacher Organization will hold a
meeting 6–7 p.m. Oct. 25 in the TAS
cafeteria. For information, call Robert
Chartier at 010-3333-6436.

NETOPS Workshop
A Defense Information Systems
Agency Network Operations 100/200
Workshop will be held for information
technology and operational
personnel 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Nov. 16–17
at the Camp Henry Theater.
The training will help participants
understand Net-centric services
across strategic, optional and tactical
boundaries supporting the
Department of Defense’s full
spectrum of war-fighting,
intelligence, and business missions.
For information, call Butch
Cartwright at 764-5575.

CFC Campaign
The Area IV Combined Federal
Campaign is now under way and
continues through Dec. 1. For GALEN PUTNAM

information on donating to CFC,
contact your unit coordinator or Sandra
Jackson, Area IV CFC project officer, at
768-6052, or, JacksonS@korea.army.mil.
Samulnori, a group of musicians dedicated to performing traditional Korean music and dance with percussion instruments, perform during the
Daeduk Festival Sept.23 at the foot of Mt. Apsan near Camp Walker. Festivals abound in Korea during the fall season. Upcoming events in
Daegu include the Bongsan Art Fair, which begins today and continues through Oct. 21. There will be 12 galleries open at the Bongsan Culture
Street in Daegu for exhibition. In addition, the Suseong Food Festival will be held Oct. 20 – 22. For information about upcoming festivals, call
the Area IV Support Activity Public Affairs Office at 768-8513.
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AFSB-NEA begins partnership with orphanage
Unit to provide
English lessons,
support to kids
By Steven Hoover
Area IV Public Affairs
DAEGU – Approximately 50
children living at Daegu’s Chun-
Gwang Orphanage will receive some
much-needed support, including
weekly conversational English
language sessions, thanks to the
Soldiers, civilians and family members
of Army Field Support Battalion-
Northeast Asia.
Lt. Col. Karl D. Bopp, AFSB-NEA
commander, and Jang Mae-hee,
orphanage president, signed a
“Memorandum of Cooperation for
Educational Partnership Program” at
the orphanage, located near the Daegu
Exhibition and Convention Center,
Oct. 2.
“We consider it an honor to
establish a cooperation agreement
with the orphanage,” Bopp said.
“What a great way to help children in
need while demonstrating the strength
of the Republic of Korea and United
States alliance. I believe we can bring
real support to the orphanage by
providing English language
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God for this precious time,” Jang
said. “I believe our children now
have a brilliant future with the help
this agreement provides. There are a
lot of people in this world, but we
are here together to set up a sisterly
relationship. We have had personal
visits and help before, from time to
time, but this is our first formal
relationship with an organization.
The children were really excited that
they received a visit from the
Americans.”
Once the children were through
eating, so were the folks from AFSB-
NEA … whether they were really
done or not. Curious about their new
friends, through both broken English
and Korean the children asked
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questions, arm-wrestled and practiced
Lt. Col. Karl D. Bopp, Army Field Support Battalion-Northeast Asia commander, arm wrestles what English they did know.
with a couple of the boys of Chun-Gwang Orphanage. AFSB-NEA and the orphanage entered “Although we provide different
into a formal agreement that will provide some much-needed support, including weekly classes and activities such as music,
conversational English language sessions, for the children. math and reading, we haven’t had
instruction, along with snack and the battalion plans to bring donated formal English classes yet,” said Lee
clothing donations and visits to Camp snacks to the orphanage monthly and Jae-suk, the chief teacher at the
Carroll.” to prepare and share a meal with the orphanage. “With this U.S. Army
After the formal agreement signing, children and staff every other month. relationship, I believe it will be a big
Bopp and Jang cut a ceremonial cake This is the first time the orphanage help for our children when they are
that was shared, along with other has been involved in an agreement like studying English.”
snacks and drinks, by those in this, according to Jang, who has been (Editor’s Note: Kim Jin-yeong,
attendance. This was the first of the president since 1994. Public Affairs Office intern from
many planned events. Bopp said that, “I consider it a great honor to Kyungpook National University,
besides the weekly English sessions, have these special guests and thank contributed to this story.)
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Clear It Out NEWS & NOTES

Community Worship
Service Slated
An Area IV Community Worship
Service entitled “Unity in the
Community,” is scheduled for 11 a.m.
Oct. 29 at the Camp Henry Theater.
This service is open to the community
and will feature a combined choir. For
information, call 764-4498.

Basketball Leagues
Now Forming
Registration for the 2006-07 Area IV
company-level and over-33 basketball
leagues are now being accepted at Kelly
Fitness Center on Camp Walker or at
the Camp Carroll Fitness Center. League
play begins Oct. 24. For information,
call 765-8287 at Camp Carroll, or 764-
4225/5217 at Camp Walker.

Area IV Post Basketball

Anyone interested in playing on the
Area IV Men’s or Women’s Post
Basketball teams should sign up at
Kelly Fitness Center on Camp Walker
or at the Camp Carroll Fitness Center.
Coaches are also needed. For
information, call Neal Fleisher at 764-
4800, or Carlos Algarin at 765-8118.
Free Kendo & Sippalgi
GALEN PUTNAM Stick Fighting Classes
Yoo Jae-sung, 188th Military Police Company, clears the ball under pressure from Kim Ki-yeob, 501st Sustainment Brigade, as Free Kendo & Sippalgi Stick Fighting
teammate Jung Hoi-hyun assists during a preliminary game Sept. 29 at the Area IV Soccer Championships on Camp Walker’s Kelly Classes are offered at Kelly Fitness
Field. The Area IV Support Activity team took first place, while 501st SBDE finished second in the Sept. 28 – 30 tournament. Both Center on Camp Walker. For
teams will advance to the 8th Army Soccer Tournament to be held Oct. 26 – 28 at Yongsan Garrison. information, call 764-4800/4225.

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Learn Korean Easily

The Phrase of the Week :

Week
“What time does tonight’s performance
start?”

Onul bam yonjunun myot shie shijakamnikka?

tonight performance what time starts
Vocabulary

4th day ‘sa-il’

5th day ‘oh-il’

6th day ‘yug-il’

Situation of the Week : Musical entertainment

Week

Should I get tickets in

Pyorul yemaehaeya hamnikka? advance?

How much are the front-row

Chonyol jwasogi olmamnikka? seats?

I’ll take any seats available.

Amu jwasogina jossumnida.

Can I see well from there?

Gogieso Jal boimnakka?
:
Is it nearby?
Yongsan Gogiga gakkapsumnikka?

Fall Jongjang-ul haeya hamnikka?

Do I need to dress up?

Festival Korean Expression of the W eek

Week

set for Blood on a bird’s foot

Sae balui pee
Oct. 14
“No Problem!”